Dodik: Republika Srpska did not allow Bosnia and Herzegovina to introduce visas for Russians // Milorad Dodik said about the protection of visa-free travel for Russians in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Republika Srpska (entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina) did not allow the introduction of visas for Russians by the Balkan country. This was stated at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin by the chairman of the ruling party of Republika Srpska “Union of Independent Social Democrats” Milorad Dodik.

At the moment, the EU requires the Balkan countries to introduce a visa regime with the Russian Federation, but we refused and did not consent to this. Sarajevo wants to do it, but we have stated that we will not do it and will continue to act accordingly, Dodik said.

Milorad Dodik previously told TASS that the European Union also requires Bosnia and Herzegovina to introduce a visa regime for citizens of other countries, in particular China. He has repeatedly stressed that Republika Srpska will not allow this to happen. Now Russians can stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for up to 30 days within 60 days, starting from the date of first entry.